Leave No Trace Blogs

As the year winds down, we must say a huge thanks to all of you: our members, supporters, partners and followers who ensure that Leave No Trace is able to grow and thrive. In particular, we have two special awards and thanks to give to our Champion... Read More

There's an old saying: "it takes a village to raise a child." In the case of Leave No Trace Hot Spots the proverbial "children" are our cherished parks, forests and protected areas. While high-level management and decision making generally... Read More

Every Leave-No-Tracer should be aware of these exciting developments from 2018. Let us know which one means the most to you so that we can do the best job possible delivering information that is important to you. Share your thoughts in the comments... Read More

So, you think you’re a Leave No Trace expert? Test your knowledge…Do you have to pack out toilet paper… Or is it okay to bury?
Human waste, and what we do with it, can be a serious issue for public lands. There... Read More

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics works nationally and internationally, teaching people how to protect nature and minimize their impacts. Our reach is broad, but we are grateful to be based in Colorado, home to some of the most inspiring... Read More

Overland Park, KS: Each year, half of Americans don’t experience the outdoors at all. No fishing or hiking. No climbing or biking. No paddling around the lake and no picnics at the park. Yikes!
That alarming stat comes from our... Read More

Boulder, CO: The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics seeks two dynamic, tech savvy, extroverted teams of educators for Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer positions for the contract period mid-... Read More

What the California Wildfires Say About Leave No Trace Education
As this is being written, it has been reported that the 59th person has perished at the raging hand of California’s Camp Fire. The Camp Fire of Butte County in Northern California,... Read More

Escalante, UT: A pothole is like a miniature oasis. Confused? We're not talking about the pits you find in a parking lot, but the pools you find in the desert. Watch the video above to learn more about this second type of... Read More

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare — traveling in snow presents a number of unique risk management and impact prevention considerations. Take the time to evaluate your snow travel gear kit and activity plan with these basic questions in mind... Read More